A marvel of medieval carving, featuring four green men and hundreds of individual angels
St Mary's is 931 years old - it needs constant care to preserve it.
That's why Spirewatch never stops fundraising!
Our latest project is now complete. Thank you to everyone who helped save the spire of St Mary's Church - Harrow's most visible landmark.
As scaffolding is removed, the spire is revealed - no longer white with oxidation but a sleek gunmetal grey. Thanks to everyone who helped, the spire which has crowned Harrow Hill for over 500 years will still be there for generations to come.
HOW TO HELP...
There is still time to “buy" a lead tile in your name or someone else’s, a family name or in memoriam. A small tile costs £320 and a large tile costs £1,200. If you wish to do this, please email your details to spirewatchharrow@gmail.com.
For general donations, the simplest way of giving is through our JustGiving page. Thank you!
OTHER RESTORATION PROJECTS
Work at St Mary's Church continues, as is to be expected with an ancient Grade I-listed building.
Recent projects include supporting re-leading and insulating the main roof over the nave.
Spirewatch also covered the entire cost of repairing the buttress by the main south entrance - over £22,000.
Other priorities include the medieval Parvise Chapel, which contains precious fragments of centuries-old painting, and the staircase leading up to it. The chapel suffered particularly badly from water damage before the roof was replaced, and further assessment of the woodwork is needed.
Yet another area needing urgent attention is St Mary's elaborate lych gate, itself a Grade-II-listed monument.
Yes, for a little charity, we have big tasks ahead!
Spirewatch: charity number 290616.